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ISAIAH THOMAS, Grand Master

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

• 03/13 (Masons Hall, Boston): II-403;
  • II-404: Records of Grand Lodge to be copied.
  • II-404: Petition by St. John's Lodge, Newburyport, to optionally meet at Bellville as well as Newburyport; referred.
    • 06/12: II-409; Not granted.
  • II-404: Disposition of Washington funereal objects, including golden Urn, considered. Thanks voted to Paul Revere for "the care he has hitherto taken of the Urn and its appendages."
  • II-404: Approbation for Thaddeus M. Harris' work as Corresponding Grand Secretary; thanks voted.

• 06/12 (Masons Hall, Boston): II-408;
  • II-409: A copyist was engaged to copy the records of Grand Lodge.
  • II-410: Report of committee on uniform clothing for Grand Lodge officers.
  • II-410: Jewels and regalia of Grand Lodge to be entrusted to Grand Steward.
  • II-410: Grand Secretary to be directed to "lay before the Grand Lodge all unfinished business."

• 09/11 (Masons Hall, Boston): II-413;
  • II-411: Past Grand Master jewels presented for Grand Masters; sashes and jewels presented for Grand Lodge officers.
  • II-412: Visit of delegation from Lodge of St. Andrew; the lodge had voted to request to come under the authority of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
  • II-413: Diplomas to be engrossed on paper instead of parchment due to expense.
  • II-414: Correspondence from North Carolina and Baltimore.
  • II-414: Committee on the Fiscal Concerns of the Grand Lodge appointed.

• 12/11 - 12/12 (Masons Hall, Boston): II-417; Annual Communication.
  • II-418: Lodge of St. Andrew presented its charter for endorsement. Petition for admission and a copy of its charter included in record (beginning on page II-420) Lodge of St. Andrew to be ranked second in the seniority list (II-423).
  • II-418: Resolution regarding the deposit of copies of the records of the Grand Lodge.
  • II-418ff. Correspondence.
  • II-419: Discussion on number and grades of Lodges; vote that this information be included in the annual written communications by the Grand Master.
  • II-423: Election of Grand Master and Grand Officers. After "repeated trials", Grand Lodge was adjourned to the following day. In the morning, Josiah Bartlett was elected Grand Master.

PETITIONS FOR CHARTERS

• 03/13: II-403; Petition for Felicity Lodge, Buckston (Me.); granted.

• 06/12: II-408; Permanent charter for Maine Lodge, Farmington (Me.) granted.

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

• 05/10 (Sandisfield): II-407;
  • II-407: Constitution of Rising Sun, Sandisfield and installation of officers. Officiated by R.W. Robert Walker, District Deputy Grand Master. A "serious and Masonic sermon" was offered by Rev. Bro. Churchill.

• 05/10 (Granville): II-411;
  • II-411: Constitution of Mount Pleasant Lodge, Granville and installation of officers. Officiated by R.W. John Phelps, District Deputy Grand Master. A "discourse" was delivered by Rev. Bro. Churchill (of New Lebanon, NY) based on 1 Corinthians.

• 10/12 (Chelmsford): II-432;
  • II-432: Constitution of Pentucket Lodge, Chelmsford and installation of officers. Officiated by R.W. Timothy Whiting, District Deputy Grand Master. An "eloquent and enlightened discourse" was presented by Bro. Wilkes Allen; a "solemn and impressive charge" was given by R.W. Timothy Whiting.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

• 12/27: II-428ff; Grand Officers installed. Past Grand Master Isaiah Thomas offered an "affectionate and eloquent valedictory speech" Grand Master Bartlett offered an "elegant and luminous Address" A "plenteous refreshment" was enjoyed.
• II-431: A faithful transcript of the records of Grand Lodge complete.

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